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GU58 LWS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,542 mi
Last recorded128,542 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 LWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 128,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing heavily on both edges,recommend further investigation.

rear heat shield above silencer insecure.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing heavily on both edges,recommend further investigation.

rear heat shield above silencer insecure.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,055 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 43,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in rear n/s tyre sidewall

cuts in front o/s & n/s tyre sidewalls

rear n/s tyre low tread

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GU58 LWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU58 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU58 LWS registered?

GU58 LWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GU58 LWS safe to buy?

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